The Monorail Lighting System: A Very Flexible Way To Light Up Your Home

Monorail lighting systems are a state of the art light design that allows a person to configure the lighting any way they choose. The system is a low-voltage single circuit, two conductor rails available in four and eight-foot lengths.

Usually used best for task or accent lighting, these systems are used with xenon or halogen bulbs.

Molding Monorails by Hand

One is able to mold the monorail by hand into a shape that best fits ones style or needs. It is bendable by hand to a minimum radius of 12 inches

Geometric and straight shapes can also be achieved using L and T connectors.

Do-It-Yourself Monorail Kits

There are do-it-yourself kits available that provide everything you would need to launch your own project, except for the actual light fixtures.

The first thing to consider would be the amount of drop below the ceiling where the monorail is going to be installed.

To suspend the monorail, you will need to use either a rigid rod or aircraft cable. You will have to form it to the shape that you desire before suspending the monorail.

A Second Transformer May be Needed

Regarding power source, the rails are rated for a maximum output of 300 watts at 12 volts or 600 watts at 24 volts.

However, if the sum of the wattages of the bulbs to be connected exceeds the wattage of the transformer, a second transformer is needed.

The light source offers three different types of fixtures that can be connected to the monorail. They actually connect directly to the track itself.

Advantages of Monorail Lighting

One of the advantages of this type of lighting is that it allows the track to follow the contour of the object being illuminated. There is a great degree of flexibility when wiring for these lighting systems since the transformer can be hidden in a remote location.

You also have the option to install it where a previous light was located. There are so many places that the monorail lighting can be installed that the possibilities are virtually endless.

Enhancing Your Home

Monorail lighting systems are great for illuminating such things as artwork. They also work well in areas where there are mounted ceilings so that the lighting needs to be brought down to a level plane.

Many commercial businesses, especially such places as department and clothing stores, rely on monorail lighting.

The reason for its popularity within the business sector is because there are so many changes within a storefront and monorail lighting can easily be changed to adapt to such changes.

Business Uses of Monorail Lighting Systems

It also looks great and fits most of retailer needs for flexible and adaptable lighting. These lighting systems have intense low wattage bulbs that allow the colors and the quality of retail items to really stand out.

Of course this makes the merchandise look more appealing to the customer which in return increases sales too.

While there are both advantages and disadvantages of monorail lighting, the advantages seem to surpass the disadvantages.

This type of lighting system is a sure way to add interest to any room through the various fixtures that can be added to bring elegance and beauty to your room.